Monthly Archives: January 2020

uniquely his

  uniquely his Deuteronomy 14:1-8 Deuteronomy 14:1 “You are sons of Yahveh your God; do not cut yourselves or place a bald spot on your head on behalf of the dead, Deuteronomy 14:2 because you are a sacred people to … Continue reading

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the penalty of permanent destruction

the penalty of permanent destruction Deuteronomy 13:16-18 Deuteronomy 13:16 You are to gather all its spoil in the middle of the city square and completely burn the city and all its spoil for Yahveh your God. The city is to … Continue reading

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The infection of defection

Deuteronomy 13:11-15 Deuteronomy 13:11 All Israel will hear and be afraid, and they will not do anything evil like this among you again. Deuteronomy 13:12 “If you hear it said about one of your cities Yahveh your God is giving … Continue reading

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do not yield, do not shield

do not yield, do not shield Deuteronomy 13:4-10 Deuteronomy 13:4 You must follow Yahveh your God and fear him. You must watch his commands and listen to him; you must worship him and remain faithful to him. Deuteronomy 13:5 That … Continue reading

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deceiving evidence

deceiving evidence Deuteronomy 12:32-13:3 (JDV) Deuteronomy 12:32 Be careful to do everything I command you; do not add anything to it or take anything away from it. Deuteronomy 13:1 “If a prophet or someone who has dreams arises among you … Continue reading

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what God has to hate

what God has to hate Deuteronomy 12:28-31 (JDV) Deuteronomy 12:28 Be careful to obey all these things I command you, so that you and your children after you may permanently prosper, because you will be doing what is good and … Continue reading

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foreshadowing the death of Christ

foreshadowing the death of Christ Deuteronomy 12:23 Only be strong enough not to eat the blood, since the blood is the personal existence, and you must not eat the life with the meat. Deuteronomy 12:24 Do not eat blood; pour … Continue reading

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enjoying a good steak

enjoying a good steak Deuteronomy 12:20 “When Yahveh your God enlarges your territory as he has promised you, and you say, ‘I want to eat meat’ because you have a strong desire to eat meat, you may eat it whenever … Continue reading

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enjoy, but be considerate

  enjoy, but be considerate Deuteronomy 12:15 “But whenever you want, you may slaughter and eat meat within any of your city gates, according to the empowerment Yahveh your God has given you. Those who are pure or contaminated may … Continue reading

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his one way

his one way Deuteronomy 12:12 You will enjoy the face of Yahveh your God – you, your sons and daughters, your male and female slaves, and the Levite who is within your city gates, since he has no portion or … Continue reading

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